Hamas Agrees to Gaza Ceasefire with Hostage Release, Netanyahu and Far-Right Reject Partial Prisoner Swap

Hamas has signaled its agreement to a temporary ceasefire deal in the Gaza conflict, including the release of some hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Despite this, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his government remain undecided on accepting the ceasefire. Members of Netanyahu's far-right coalition have publicly rejected the proposed ceasefire, calling instead for continued military action and demanding full control over Gaza, with some advocating for mass forced deportations rather than peace. The situation underscores a deep division within Israel's leadership regarding how to proceed amid ongoing violence in Gaza.